Sampling transforms industrial site into Augustine’s Garden housing
Colourful metalwork contrasts with the worn bricks of this former industrial courtyard in Riga, Latvia, which has been…
Akio Isshiki Architects clads House in Saidera in charred cedar
Japanese studio Akio Isshiki Architects has used details including a floor-level window and shoji screens within this wood-clad…
Lanza Atelier brings “new Mexican architecture to the table”
Today, Lanza Atelier was announced as the designer of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion. In this exclusive interview, its…
Schack Arkitektur converts Danish barn into studio for artist
Danish painter Michael Kvium has moved his studio into a historic barn in the south of Zealand, Denmark,…
Architects concerned by disjointed LA wildfires rebuild
Hasty rebuilding efforts following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are risking a repeat of the disaster, architects on…
MVRDV tops Dubai skyscraper with giant orb
Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled its design for the Inaura skyscraper in Dubai, UAE, which incorporates a “jewel-like orb” on…
Pretty Plastic clads timber laboratory in upcycled plastic tiles
Dutch manufacturer Pretty Plastic has created the facade for Plus Ultra III, the first timber laboratory building in…
Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Bishoftu International Airport
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction of an airport in the city of Bishoftu, Ethiopia, which…
Seven homes characterised by shiny metal exteriors
For our latest roundup, we look at seven homes across the UK and Australia, ranging from new builds…
Studio Nirvana designs Zenhouse to invite “calm and stillness”
Indian practice Studio Nirvana referenced the principles of Zen Buddhism to create the minimalist and monochromatic spaces of…
“A little over the top but it makes a statement” says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Tiffany & Co’s flagship store in Beijing, designed by Dutch…
Schemata Architects creates house-like office with metal awnings
Local studio Schemata Architects drew on historic townhouses when creating this office along Japan’s Tōkaidō road, which features…